Glenfarclas 1952 The Family Casks II

Glenfarclas 17 Year Old

Perhaps I'm not a Speysider when it comes to the living water, at least not as much as I'd once thought. I have tried some of the top shelf Aberlours and liked them quite a lot, especially the 18 and the A'bunadh. This said, I guess I have been harboring a grudge against low end Glenfiddich and Glenlivet from my younger years that still haunts....

Score 86/100

Glenfarclas 1986 Sherry Cask

This Family Cask bottling was matured in a refill sherry puncheon, producing 521 bottles. Nose: There is light sherry influence of the dried fruits variety, but it is somewhat muted. Rising above the sherry are distinct oak and vanilla notes. There is also an underlying sweetness. Adding some water brings the sherry notes out more, and makes it...

Score 85/100

Glenfarclas 105' 40 Year Old

I slowly come to, head pounding like a kettle drum, tongue tasting of a litter box and dirty socks. The radio is coming in and out and for a minute I can't remember why I've been sleeping on the deli's concrete floor. Next to my head is the empty bottle of Glenfiddich 40 year old. That's right, the world has gone insane, people have gone insane,...

Score 95/100

Glenfarclas 25 Year Old bottled 1970s

My Glenfarclas 25 Year Old is also an older version, bottled in the early 90s. So this must be a distillate of the late 60s. On the back of the label is the name of the – presumably – long gone Belgian importer. This is – presumably – a very good whisky. Again the nose swoons you with lovely sherry aromas like stewed and dark fruits, roasted...

Score 85/100